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As Business Planning Analyst (BPA) you work pro-actively with and support Head- Finance Africa Cluster. In addition, pro-active cross-functional liaison with the different support function (NBS, FSC, SCM) and the commercial teams to drive reporting precision and forecasting accuracy of Sales and Operating Income through critically assessing current business model as well as developing and implementing lean processes.
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure consistent and reliable financial reporting and analysis for the countries; resolve control weaknesses and streamline processes effectively.
- Be the driver of the new Sales Data Base tool; ensure integrity of data provided by Sales team and provide value- adding analytics to the Sales & Supply Chain teams. Provide recommendations on forecast accuracy improvement.
- Pro-active Business Partnering esp. with FSC, Affiliates, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Technical Services Scientific Affairs. Support implementation of smooth processes to support on time and accurate information gathering.
- Support the annual budgeting and forecast processes for the area in scope
- Support and improve business case process and profitability tracking
- Ensure ongoing business performance is appropriately monitored and measured: drive early warning for re-direction of resources with Business Partners
- Lead monthly EMEA BPA closing procedure and Business Unit management packages
- Drive communication with country finance peers
Project Duration: 4- 6 Months Temporary Position
Job Requirements
- Education : University degree preferably in Finance/Economics or MBA
- Experience requirements : 1-3 years of experience in a business/financial capacity within a blue- chip, multi-national environment, preferably with exposure of working at the "sharp end".
- Ability to work in a complex, matrix environment dealing with continuous change = occasionally conflicting priorities
- Ability to use financial controlling tool